Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM40) - Manual (Page 107)

User’s Manual 5-2
The Keyboard
F1 ... F12 function keys
The function keys, not to be confused with Fn , are the 12 keys at the top of
your keyboard. These keys are dark gray, but function differently from the
other dark gray keys.
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute
programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn
key, keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer.
See the section, Soft keys: Fn key combinations, in this chapter. The
function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are
using.
Soft keys: Fn key combinations
The Fn (function) is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in
combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key
combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.
Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard
The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key
enhanced keyboard, shown in the figure below. The 101/102-key enhanced
keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional
Enter , Ctrl and Alt keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the
keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys, some of the enhanced keyboard
functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger
keyboard.
Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not
have. Pressing the
Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the
enhanced keyboard’s functions.
Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 to access the integrated keypad. When
activated, the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become
numeric keypad keys (
Fn + F11 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer
to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to
operate these keys. The power on default for both settings is off.
Some software may disable or interfere with soft-key operations. Soft-key
settings are not restored by the Resume feature.